PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, June 11, 2018 at 2:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor Z. Jeffries, Chair
• Councillor B. Dubois, Vice-Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor S. Gersher
• His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ABSENT:

• Councillor R. Donauer

ALSO PRESENT:

• A/General Manager Transportation and Utilities A. Gardiner
• Solicitor D. Kowalski
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
• Committee Assistant P. Walter

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That a request to speak from Randy Pshebylo, dated June 11, 2018 be added to Item 6.2.1;
  2. That a request to speak from Dorothy Lukkien, dated June 11, 2018 be added to Item 6.3.2;
  3. That requests to speak from the following be added to Item 7.1.1:
  1. Raj Randhawa, dated June 4, 2018;
  2. Derek Sturgeon, dated June 8, 2018;
  4. That the following letters be added to Item 7.2.4:
  1. Request to speak:
  1. Peter Brown, dated June 7, 2018;
  2. Robert Clipperton, dated June 10, 2018;
  3. Don Scott, dated June 11, 2018;
  2. Submitting Comments:
  1. Michael Lander, dated June 10, 2018;
  2. Bruce Stone, dated June 11, 2018;
  3. Darren Inglis-McQuay, dated June 9, 2018;
  5. That the requests to speak be added to Items 7.2.5 and 7.2.6:
  1. Malik Umar Draz, dated June 8, 2018;
  2. Carlo Triolo, dated June 8, 2018;
  6. That requests to speak from the following be added to Item 7.2.6:
  1. Shondra Boire, dated June 7, 2018
  2. Kelly Frie, dated June 8, 2018;
  3. Dorothy Tsiapla, dated June 11, 2018;
  4. Christall Beaudry, dated June 7, 2018 (together with Ashley Nemeth);
  5. Dave McGrane, dated June 7, 2018;
  6. Mubarik Syed, dated June 7, 2018;
  7. Michael van Hemmen, dated June 7, 2018;
  8. Dale Gallant, dated June 7, 2018;
  9. Shayne Saskiw, dated June 8, 2018;
  10. Amoon Khan, dated June 8, 2018;
  11. Vasile Doros, dated June 8, 2018;
  12. Scott Suppes, dated June 8, 2018;
  13. Shahid Haque, dated June 11, 2018;
  14. Marwan Bardouh, dated June 11, 2018;
  15. Theodora Tsiaplas, dated June 11, 2018;
  7. That Items 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.2.3, 7.1.4 and 7.2.7 be considered after Adoption of Minutes;
  8. That the items with speakers be considered first in the order they appear on the agenda immediately following 7.2.7; and
  9. That the agenda be confirmed as amended. 
  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Taxi Industry - Cleaning Fees [File No. CK 307-1]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen as to be in conflict with the taxi industry.

3.2

Taxi Service Proposals and Regulation of Transportation Network Companies [Files CK 700-1, x307-4 and PL 7000-1]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen as to be in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the minutes of regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation held on May 14, 2018 be adopted.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.2.1

Randy Pshebylo, Executive Director, Riversdale Business Improvement District - Street Sweeping in Riversdale Business Improvement District [File No. CK 6315-3] 

A letter dated May 8, 2018 and a request to speak dated June 11, 2018 from Randy Pshebylo, Executive Director, Riversdale Business Improvement District was provided.

Mr. Randy Pshebylo, Executive Director, Riversdale Business Improvement District addressed the Committee regarding a partnership between the City of Saskatoon and Riversdale Business Improvement District to provide a weekly street sweeping program similar to the approach taken in the downtown area.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Mayor Clark

  That Administration meet with the Business Improvement Districts to look at street sweeping options and report back to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

Councillor Loewen entered the meeting at 3:03 p.m.

The Chair advised that the Glasgow Street Traffic Review that the six speakers have requested to speak on in item 6.3. is not a matter on today’s agenda.  He further advised that the best venue to speak on this matter would be at the Public Hearing scheduled on June 25 as Council will be voting on a bylaw at that time.  As a matter of process in order to protect the integrity of the Public Hearing, the Committee will not be able to debate or ask questions.  He outlined the order of the speakers and queried them individually asking if they still wish to address the committee.

Mr. Regier indicated he is still interested in speaking but noted if the order is changed the process may be expedited as the other speakers have more information and he may not need to speak.  The first speaker should be Eugene Buettner.

Mr. Blayne Hoffman indicated he was there to ask committee to change the recommendation going to the Public Hearing on June 25.  Councillor Jeffries indicated that could not occur with the matter being a matter for a public hearing.  He agreed that Mr. Buettner address Committee first.
Ms. Angela Strand indicated it was acceptable for Mr. Buettner to address Committee first.

Mr. Paul Favreau indicated it was acceptable for Mr. Buettner to address Committee first.

Ms. Dorothy Lukkien indicated it was acceptable for Mr. Buettner to address Committee first.

6.3.1

Mark Regier, CEO, Prairieland Park - Glasgow Street Traffic Review [File No. CK 6320-1]

Mr. Mark Regier, Chief Executive Officer, Prairieland Park addressed the Committee regarding the above matter.  Verbatim of his presentation has been included with the file.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received and included with the file.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3.2

Blayne Hoffman - Closure at Glasgow Street and Clarence Avenue [File No. CK 6320-1]

Mr. Blayne Hoffman addressed the Committee regarding the above matter and provided copies of his presentation.  Verbatim of his presentation has been included with the file.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received and included with the file.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3.3

Angela Strand, President, Avalon Community Association - Closure at Glasgow Street and Clarence Avenue [File No. CK 6320-1]

Ms. Angela Strand, President/Director of Programs, Avalon Community Association addressed the Committee regarding the above matter.  Verbatim of her presentation has been included with the file.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received and included with the file.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3.4

Paul Favreau - Closure at Glasgow Street and Clarence Avenue [File No. CK. 6320-1]

Mr. Paul Favreau addressed the committee regarding the above matter and provided copies of his presentation.  Verbatim of his presentation has been included with the file.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received and included with the file.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3.5

Eugene Buettner - Closure at Glasgow Street and Clarence Avenue [File No. CK 6320-1]

Mr. Eugene Buettner addressed the Committee regarding the above matter and provided copies of his presentation.  Verbatim of his presentation has been included with the file.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received and included with the file.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3.6

Dorothy Lukkien - Closure at Glasgow Street and Clarence Avenue [File No. CK 6320-1]

Ms. Dorothy Lukkien addressed the Committee regarding the above matter.  Verbatim of her presentation has been included with the file.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received and included with the file.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Loewen excused herself from the meeting at 3:39 p.m.

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Delegated Authority Matters

7.1.1

Raj Randhawa – Traffic Issue on Spadina Crescent from 33rd Street to University Bridge [Files CK 6320-1 and TS 6320-1]

Mr. Simon Kamaj addressed the Committee regarding the effects of noise pollution along Spadina Crescent.

Mr. Raj Randhawa provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding enforcement of The Noise Bylaw and noise pollution along Spadina Crescent.

Mr. Derek Sturgeon addressed the Committee regarding drag racing along Spadina Crescent and pedestrian safety.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department dated June 11, 2018, be received as information; and
  2. That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that a letter be written to SGI and Board of Police Commissioners to work together to revisit the application of amendments to include a decibel limit for all vehicles in general.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The Committee recessed at 4:15 p.m. and reconvened at 4:30 p.m.

• The Chair noted the remainder of the items left to consider on the agenda and advised that there is no ability to extend the time of the meeting beyond 6:00 p.m.  He suggested that a motion be put forward to defer consideration of Items 7.2.5 Taxi Industry - Cleaning Fees and 7.2.6 Taxi Service Proposals and Regulation of Transportation Network Companies to a special meeting of the Committee.

  Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That consideration of Items 7.2.5 Taxi Industry - Cleaning Fees and 7.2.6 Taxi Service Proposals and Regulation of Transportation Network Companies be deferred to a special meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation to be held Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Gersher advised that she would not be in attendance at the Special Meeting due to her attending a conference.

7.1.2

Imagine Idylwyld Corridor Concept Plan [Files CK 430-1 and TS 217-127]

Administration provided a PowerPoint presentation.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department dated June 11, 2018, be received as information.

   

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.3

National Trade Corridors Fund Projects – June 2018 Update [Files CK 6000-1, x1860-1 and TS 6332-01]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department dated June 11, 2018, be received as information.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.4

Request for Encroachment Agreement – 490 2nd Avenue South [Files CK 4090-2  and PL 4090-2]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the proposed encroachment at 490 2^nd Avenue South (Lot YY, Plan No. 102231942, Surface Parcel No. 203275515) be recognized;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate encroachment agreement, making provision to collect the applicable fees; and
  3. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal and in a form that is satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.5

Committee Referrals – Standing Policy Committee on Transportation [File No. CK 255-6]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department and the City Clerk dated June 11, 2018, be received as information.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.6

Sidewalk Treatment Selection Process [Files CK 6220-1 and TS 6220-9]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department dated June 11, 2018, be received as information.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2

Matters Requiring Direction

7.2.1

Options to the Current Sidewalk Maintenance Service Level [Files CK 116-2 and PW 6220-7]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the recommended changes to services levels and any corresponding changes to the 2019 budget be forwarded to the June Governance and Priorities Committee for consideration.

   

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2

Snow Management Facility User-Pay Mode [Files CK. 6290-1 and PW 6290-1]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the recommendation of the Transportation Committee regarding recommended changes to services levels and any corresponding changes to the 2019 budget be forwarded to the June Governance and Priorities Committee for consideration.

   

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.3

Service Level Review for Parking Services [Files CK 116-2, x115-11 and PL 6121-1]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Block

  That Option 1, at a total additional cost of $447,000 per year, be added to the 2019 Business Plan and Budget Options review process, to be considered by the Governance and Priorities Committee on June 18, 2018.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Administration report on cost recovery options for the Residential Parking Permit program.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.4

Franny Rawlyk – Traffic Volume and Speeds – 100 Block of 9th Street East [Files CK 6320-1 and TS 6320-1]

Letters from the following were provided:

• Laurel Beaumont, dated June 5, 2018;
• Michael Lander, dated June 10, 2018;
• Bruce Stone, dated June 11, 2018; and
• Darren Inglis-McQuay, June 9, 2018.

Mr. Peter Brown addressed the Committee in favour of the restricted intersection of 9th Street East and Idywyld Drive. A Petition was provided to the Committee and has been included with the file.

Mr. Robert Clipperton addressed the Committee regarding the history of the 100 block of 9th Street and voiced concerns with the lack of community consultation process.

Mr. Don Scott addressed the Committee regarding the consultation process.  He provided a map and copy of his presentation which has been included with the file.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

  1. That the westbound right turns be restricted at the intersection of 9^th Street East and Idylwyld Drive on a trial basis; and
  2. That the Administration report back with an assessment of the trial project one year after implementation.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Mayor Clark

  That the Administration include in the review of the Neighbourhood Traffic Review Process, a case study analysis of the process in place for dealing with significant traffic changes that come out of Neighbourhood Traffic Review and explore best practices to improve the engagement process.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.5

Taxi Industry – Cleaning Fees [File No. CK 307-1]

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen as to be in conflict with the taxi industry.)

Requests to speak from the following were provided:

• Malik Umar Draz, dated June 8, 2018; and
• Carlo Triolo, dated June 8, 2018.

Pursuant to earlier resolution, the above item was deferred to a Special Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation on June 19, 2018 .

Councillor Gersher advised she would not be in attendance at the June 19, 2018 meeting.

• Recommendation

  That a report be forwarded to City Council recommending:

  1. That a cleaning fee of $100 be added to a taxi fare if the following conditions are met:
  1. bodily fluids to be defined in The Taxi Bylaw, 2014 as vomit, urine or feces are left in a taxi by a passenger during a taxi trip;
  2. the cleaning fee must be added to the fare and paid immediately at the end of a taxi trip;
  3. the cleaning fee must be clearly identified to the passenger at the end of a taxi trip; and
  4. the cleaning fee shall be waived when the passenger is unable to make payment at the end of a taxi trip.
  2. That the following reporting requirements and appeal process be included in The Taxi Bylaw, 2014 related to the application of a cleaning fee:
  1. taxi drivers shall report and provide video footage to the City in each instance of a cleaning fee being charged; and
  2. a formal appeal process be included in The Taxi Bylaw, 2014 for passengers disputing the imposition of a cleaning fee.
  3. That new offences be created in The Taxi Bylaw, 2014 for improperly charging a cleaning fee and failing to report the charging of a cleaning fee.
  4. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to The Taxi Bylaw, 2014.
  
  

7.2.6

Taxi Service Proposals and Regulation of Transportation Network Companies [Files CK 7000-1, x307-4 and PL 7000-1]

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen as to be in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry.)

Requests to speak from the following were provided:

• Ashley Nemeth, CNIB, dated April 19, 2018
• Mark Gill, dated May 23, 2018
• Ahsan Kamboh, dated May 23, 2018
• Carlo Triolo, June 8, 2018;
• Kelly Frie, dated June 8, 2018
• Dorothy Tsiapla, dated June 11, 2018
• Shondra Boire, dated June 7, 2018
• Christall Beaudry, dated June 7, 2018 (together with Ashley Nemeth)
• Dave McGrane, dated June 7, 2018
• Mubarik Syed, dated June 7, 2018
• Michael van Hemmen, dated June 7, 2018
• Dale Gallant, dated June 7, 2018
• Shayne Saskiw, dated June 8, 2018
• Amoon Khan, dated June 8, 2018
• Vasile Doros, dated June 8, 2018
• Scott Suppes, dated June 8, 2018
• Malik Umar Draz, June 8, 2018;
• Shahid Haque, dated June 11, 2018
• Marwan Bardouh, dated June 11, 2018
• Theodora Tsiaplas, dated June 11, 2018

A letter dated May 24, 2018 from Malik Umar Draz, President, United Steelworkers Local 2014 submitting comments, and the first page of a petition regarding licensing processes containing approximately 212 signatures was also provided.

Pursuant to earlier resolution, the above Item was deferred to a Special Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation on June 19, 2018 .

Councillor Gersher advised she would not be in attendance at the June 19, 2018 meeting.

• Recommendation

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

  1. That the City Solicitor be requested to draft a comprehensive Vehicle for Hire Bylaw in accordance with the Administration’s recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of this report;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to draft a stand-alone Transportation Network Company bylaw and consequential amendments to Bylaw No. 9070, The Taxi Bylaw, 2014 in accordance with the Administration’s recommendations outlined in Attachment 1 to this report pending completion of the comprehensive Vehicle for Hire Bylaw; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to amend Bylaw No. 9070, The Taxi Bylaw, 2014, to allow the implementation of part-time Flex Service licenses in accordance with the Administration’s recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 2 of this report.
  
  

7.2.7

Request to Exceed in Excess of 25% of PO 370027, Arborist Service [Files 4139-4, x6315-1 and PW 6125-2]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

  1. That the Administration be given approval for PO 370027 with Grant’s Tree Service for the supply of arborist services to exceed 25% of the purchase order value and be extended by $303,073.05, including taxes; and
  2. That Purchasing Services issue the appropriate change order.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.8

Traffic Safety Reserve Program – 2018 Budget Adjustment [Files CK 1702-1, x1815-1 and TS 1815-1]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

  1. That the amount of $60,000 be approved for Capital Project #0631 – Transportation Safety Improvements from the Traffic Safety Reserve;
  2. That the amount of $202,000 be approved for Capital Project #2446 – Pedestrian Crossing Improvements from the Traffic Safety Reserve;
  3. That the amount of $80,000 be approved for targeted enforcement activities from the Traffic Safety Reserve; and
  4. That the amount of $258,000 be approved for Capital Project #2270 – Paved Roads and Sidewalk Preservation from the Traffic Safety Reserve.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)

  Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.

URGENT BUSINESS

9.

MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)

10.

GIVING NOTICE

11.

IN CAMERA AGENDA ITEMS

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.